Manhunt launched after 7 killed in Gugulethu shooting
Five people were shot and killed on the spot by unidentified shooters who fled the scene in a car on Wednesday afternoon.
Police have launched a manhunt after yet another mass shooting in Cape Town, this time in Gugulethu, where 7 people have been gunned down.
According to the police's Novela Potelwa, five people were shot and killed on the spot by unidentified shooters who fled the scene in a car on Wednesday afternoon.
Two other victims were injured and transported to hospital, where they later died.
Reports indicate that the victims were attending a traditional ceremony at the time of the shooting.
Potelwa says the motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage.
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Western Cape Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Thembisile Patekile says police teams are already pursuing several leads.
“The teams will work through the night conducting tracing operations”, says Major General Patekile.
